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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.09, 2,650.95 and 793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.09, 2,650.95 and 793.20 is: 1,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.09 : 2,650.95 = 793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.09/2,650.95 = 793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.09x = 2,650.95 × 793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.09x = 2,102,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,733.54/1,767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.94

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